HARLAN -- The Alzheimer’s Association® is inviting Harlan Area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.    The Walk will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Pioneer Park in Harlan.

ELK HORN -- Homecoming festivities kick off this week for Spartan Nation under the theme Home Sweet Homecoming.

SHELBY -- Jessica Juhl and Keagan Holton both of Underwood will exchange marriage vows on September 16 at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby.    Jessica is the daughter of Lisa Juhl, Shelby; and Jerry Juhl, Persia. Keagan is the son of Rhonda and Chris Buck, Tennant; and Rick and Jen Holton, Wheeler, IN. 

ELK HORN -- Defiance native Marlene (Schaben) Christensen will mark her 80th birthday on September 16. Her family is planning a card shower in  her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 2027 College Street, Elk Horn, IA 51531.    Her family includes Lynne and Jim Heckman, Boone; Doreen Christensen, Audubon; Tracy Christensen, Kimballton; and Tammi and John Schulz, Elk Horn. Marlene has eight grandchildren. 

KIRKMAN -- Donald Dahlof of Kirkman will celebrate his 90th birthday on September 20. His family is requesting a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 2037 1500th St., Kirkman, IA 51447.    Donald and his wife, Marilyn’s family includes Tammy and Kevin Wishard, Austin, TX; Todd Dahlof, Overland Park, KS; and Trudy and Paul Gormley, Marion, IA. The Dahlofs have three grandchildren. 

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 LAWTON (Sept. 1) -- Gage Clay caught an 80-yard touchdown pass from R.J. Harris and also scored on a 34-yard run Friday night, leading AHSTW to a 14-0 non-district win at Lawton-Bronson. The 9th-ranked (1-A) Vikings improved to 2-0 overall entering this week’s District 7 opener vs.

 EXIRA (Sept. 1) -- Josh Pettepier threw three touchdown passes and Cole Madsen scored four TDs overall Friday night as Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton evened its record at 1-1 with a dominating 57-14 non-district win over Bedford. Pettepier completed 7-of-10 passes for 190 yards on the night and Madsen had three catches for 105 yards and two scores. He also had two short TD runs.